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Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic combining Natural Health & Modern Medicine

Welcome to Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic
Mornington – Mt Martha

The Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic is a new vet clinic on the Mornington Peninsula that integrates a natural approach to nutrition and preventative medicine into traditional veterinary medical and surgical care. We provide exceptional veterinary care to local pets in a friendly, family owned and operated Veterinary clinic. We offer nutritional advice for optimal health and to help treat many health conditions; we offer titer testing before vaccinations; we try to reduce parasite preventative medications being applied to your pet; we treat and manage anxiety and fear in pets and approach our patients in a way to reduce their fear in the clinic. Please "Like" our page to receive our notifications about natural pet health, but if we can be of any further assistance, please phone us, send us an email or even better, drop into the clinic at any time to ask us a question.

09/11/2026

FIREWORKS MIGHT BE WEEKS AWAY… BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE!

As part of our weekly Stress-Free Pets newsletter series, we're talking about something that can be particularly difficult for our pets — loud, unpredictable noises.

For many dogs and cats, fireworks aren't exciting. They're frightening.

And the signs of fear aren't always obvious:

🐾 Trembling, panting or pacing
🐾 Hiding or trying to escape
🐾 Barking or becoming unusually clingy
🐾 Refusing food or struggling to settle

The best time to help a noise-sensitive pet is before the fireworks begin.

Creating a safe space, using appropriate sound desensitisation and discussing anxiety management with your vet can all form part of a plan.

For some pets, medication can also make a significant difference. It's not about simply sedating them — it's about helping reduce their fear.

If your pet struggled last New Year's Eve, please don't wait until December 31st to ask for help.

A little preparation now can make a big difference later.

We're sharing more practical advice in our weekly Stress-Free Pets newsletters.

Subscribe here: https://eepurl.com/jtqsu-

Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

05/11/2026

GOING AWAY THIS SUMMER? LET'S TALK ABOUT BOARDING!

For some pets, a stay at the kennels or cattery is a wonderful little holiday of their own.

For others, unfamiliar smells, sounds, people and routines can feel overwhelming.

As part of this week's Stress-Free Pets newsletter, we're talking about how preparation can help make boarding a more comfortable experience.

💚 Start early — If possible, arrange a short introductory visit or trial stay before a longer booking.

🐾 Pack something familiar — Ask the facility whether your pet can bring their usual bedding or a favourite comfort item.

🍽️ Keep food consistent — Sudden dietary changes can add to an already unfamiliar experience.

💊 Discuss medications — Make sure the facility understands any medical needs, and talk with your vet beforehand if your pet struggles with anxiety.

📋 Share what makes your pet tick — Their routines, likes, dislikes and little quirks can help carers understand them better.

And remember, boarding isn't the right fit for every pet. Some may be more comfortable with a trusted pet sitter in their own home.

A little planning can make a big difference to their holiday — and yours!

Want more advice on helping your pet navigate the festive season? Our weekly newsletters are full of practical tips.

👉 Join here: https://eepurl.com/jtqsu-

🐾 Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

📞 Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

04/11/2026

HOLIDAYS ARE COMING… BUT IS YOUR PET READY?

This week, our Stress-Free Pets newsletter is looking at how we can help our pets cope with the changes that come with the holiday season.

While we're busy planning Christmas celebrations and summer getaways, our pets may be wondering why their usually predictable world has suddenly become so busy!

Visitors, travel, boarding kennels and changes in routine can all be unsettling, particularly for pets who already find new situations difficult.

A little preparation now can make a big difference:

🐾 Keep meals, walks and rest times as consistent as possible.

🐾 Give your pet a quiet, familiar space away from visitors and noise.

🐾 Introduce travel crates or carriers gradually, using positive experiences.

🐾 If your pet is boarding, check vaccination requirements and consider a familiarisation visit.

For pets with significant anxiety, speak with us early about ways we can help.

The goal isn't to avoid every change — it's to help our pets feel safe and supported through them.

We're sharing more practical tips in our weekly Stress-Free Pets newsletters.

👉 Subscribe here: https://eepurl.com/jtqsu-

🐾 Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

📞 Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

03/11/2026

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01/11/2026

🏇🐾 MELBOURNE CUP DAY — OPENING HOURS

Just a little reminder that Bentons Road Vet will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd November, for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

We'll be back to our usual opening hours on Wednesday 4th November.

If your pet needs any medications or food, please make sure you get in touch with us today.

🚑 For urgent veterinary care while we're closed:

🐾 Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Frankston
📞 03 9770 5555

🐾 Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) Dandenong
📞 1300 385 874

🐾 Emergency & Referral Hospital (ERH)
📞 03 5979 9600

Whether you're enjoying the racing, spending time with family or simply making the most of a day off, we hope you and your pets have a lovely and relaxing public holiday!

Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

30/10/2026

🎃🐾HAPPY HALLOWEEN — KEEPING OUR PETS SAFE AND STRESS-FREE!

Halloween is here! And while costumes, decorations and trick-or-treating are lots of fun for families, our pets might not share our enthusiasm!

A few things to keep in mind today:

🍬 Keep the lollies out of reach! Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and sugar-free lollies or chewing gum containing xylitol can be particularly dangerous for dogs. Lolly wrappers can also cause problems if swallowed.

👻 Costumes and decorations can be frightening. Masks, moving decorations, flashing lights and unexpected noises can be confusing or scary for pets.

🚪 Lots of visitors can be overwhelming. Repeated doorbell ringing, excited children and unfamiliar people arriving at the door can make even normally confident pets feel unsettled.

🐕 Our recommendation? Leave your pets at home when trick-or-treating tonight. With unpredictable crowds, costumes and decorations, it's often much kinder to let them enjoy a quiet evening in familiar surroundings.

🏡 Create a safe space. If you're expecting trick-or-treaters, consider settling your pet in a quiet room away from the front door, with their favourite bed, toys and something enjoyable to do.

At Bentons Road Vet, we're currently exploring Stress-Free Pets in our weekly newsletters, and Halloween is a great reminder that what seems fun to us isn't always fun for our animals.

A happy Halloween for your pet might simply mean a peaceful night on the couch!💚🐾

💌 Want more tips on helping your pet feel safe and comfortable? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter:
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🐾 Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

📞 Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

29/10/2026

A STRESS-FREE PET ISN'T NECESSARILY A PET WHO NEVER FEELS STRESS.

Just like us, our pets will encounter things that make them uncomfortable, uncertain or worried.

The important part is recognising when they're struggling and helping them feel safe.

As part of our Stress-Free Pets newsletter series, we're sharing some simple ways to support them:

🐾 Give them choices — Allow them to move away from situations they find overwhelming.

🐾 Provide a safe space — A quiet bed, familiar room or hiding place can make a big difference.

🐾 Keep routines predictable — Familiar meals, walks and resting times can help pets feel secure.

🐾 Avoid forcing interactions — Let pets approach people, animals and new experiences at their own pace.

🐾 Ask for help early — Persistent anxiety or fear deserves attention, just like physical discomfort.

At Bentons Road Vet, we believe that emotional wellbeing is an important part of overall health.

And sometimes, the smallest changes can make the biggest difference.

We're exploring Stress-Free Pets in our weekly newsletters, including practical advice for helping pets cope with everyday challenges and upcoming holiday disruptions.

Subscribe here: https://eepurl.com/jtqsu-

Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

28/10/2026

STRESS-FREE PETS — ARE WE MISSING THE LITTLE SIGNS?

This month, our Bentons Road Vet weekly newsletters are focusing on Stress-Free Pets, and we're bringing some of that advice to our social pages too!

We all want our pets to feel happy, safe and comfortable. But did you know that stress doesn't always look like fear?

Sometimes the signs are much more subtle.

Dogs might lick their lips, yawn, pace, pant or turn away.

Cats may hide, become less social, overgroom or change their eating habits.

And sometimes, a pet that appears very quiet isn't necessarily relaxed — they may be feeling overwhelmed.

Learning to recognise these little signals gives us the opportunity to help before stress escalates.

Whether it's a visit to the vet, visitors at home or changes in routine, understanding how our pets communicate can make a real difference.

Want to learn more? Our weekly newsletter is exploring ways to recognise stress and help our pets feel more comfortable and confident.

Sign up here: https://eepurl.com/jtqsu-

Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

27/10/2026

LOW DOSE NALTREXONE (LDN) — COULD FEELING BETTER ALSO MEAN FEELING HAPPIER?

One of the things we love about veterinary medicine is that we're always learning and exploring new ways to improve our patients' comfort and quality of life.

One treatment attracting interest in chronic pain management is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN).

Naltrexone is traditionally used to treat opioid and alcohol dependence in people. At much lower doses, it's being explored for its potential effects on chronic pain and inflammation.

While research is still developing, LDN is thought to influence immune signaling within the nervous system and how the body processes persistent pain.

And this brings us to Ned. 💚

Ned is a middle-aged dog whose owner has always felt he seemed a little sad.

Recently, we prescribed LDN as part of his care, and his owner has noticed a wonderful change.

His enthusiasm has blossomed, and she says he seems happier than she's seen him in years! 🥰

It's the sort of feedback that makes our work incredibly rewarding.

When we think about chronic pain, we often picture limping, stiffness or difficulty getting up. But pain can affect much more than mobility.

It can influence sleep, behaviour, interaction with family and a dog's overall enthusiasm for life.

We can't know exactly how Ned feels or attribute every change to one medication. LDN is also an emerging, off-label treatment in dogs, with limited veterinary evidence, so it won't be appropriate for every patient.

But Ned's experience is a lovely reminder of why looking at the whole animal, rather than just their symptoms, matters so much.

At Bentons Road Vet, we're passionate about continuing to learn and exploring individualised approaches to managing chronic conditions.

Because our goal isn't simply to help pets live longer.

It's to help them feel well, enjoy their days and live the happiest lives they can. 💚🐾

And seeing Ned's spark return? That's pretty special.

🐾 Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

📞 Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

26/10/2026

MEET DJANGO - 6 MONTHS OLD AND ALREADY SUCH A GOOD BOY!

This adorable Border Collie pup is Django, who recently visited us for his 6-month titer test!

But why do we recommend titer testing at 6 months of age?

When puppies receive their vaccinations, we're aiming to build protection against serious diseases including parvovirus, distemper and infectious hepatitis.

However, not every puppy responds to vaccination in exactly the same way.

Maternal antibodies, passed from mum to puppy, can sometimes interfere with vaccinations early in life. That's why completing the full puppy vaccination course is so important.

At around 6 months of age, we recommend a titer test to check whether your puppy has developed detectable protective antibodies following their vaccinations.

A titer test is a simple blood test that helps us:

Check their antibody response to the core puppy vaccines.

Identify puppies who may need an additional vaccination.

Make more informed decisions about future vaccinations, rather than automatically revaccinating when protective antibodies are already present.

It's all part of our approach to individualised preventative healthcare — ensuring pets have the protection they need without unnecessary vaccination.

And Django? Well, we're pretty sure he thought the whole visit was mostly about everyone admiring how handsome he is!

Have a puppy approaching 6 months of age? Ask our team about titre testing at their next visit.

🐾 Book online anytime using the PAWS App:
https://au.apt.vet/t?m=3844

📞 Or call the clinic directly on 5976 4629

Address

136 Bentons Road
Mount Martha, VIC
3934

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61359764629

Website

http://www.bentonsroadvet.com.au/

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